Why Every Author Should Try Writing a Mystery at Least Once

About this episode

USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett discusses how elements from the mystery genre can enhance storytelling across various genres.

Mystery isn't just a genre. It's a storytelling skill that every author can use to keep readers turning pages, no matter what they write. In this month’s episode, USA Today bestselling mystery author Sara Rosett reveals how writers of any genre can use elements from the mystery genre to keep readers hooked. Whether you write mystery, fantasy, romance, or nonfiction, this conversation will change the way you think about story structure and reader engagement. You’ll discover: Which genres benef...

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Umstattd Jr.

Guest: Sara Rosett

Topics covered

• mystery writing
• storytelling skills
• reader engagement
• genre blending
• story structure

Keywords

• mystery
• storytelling
• reader engagement
• writing skills
• genre

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